Most drivers expect their car to start without hesitation, but the battery behind that reliability does not last forever. On average, a standard car battery lasts about three to five years, while ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader with an 11-year-old battery that’s still working. The Car Doctor answers a question from a reader with an 11-year-old battery ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — Summer has arrived, which means ...

If you've been driving long enough, this scenario might sound familiar: You get into your car, turn on the ignition, and then... nothing. Your battery is dead, and you're probably going to be late.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Summer has arrived, which means road trips and weekend getaways are on the horizon, but many may be unaware that the hot summer temperatures could lead to problems with their car’s ...